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Does Sertraline Help To Treat Anxiety And Insomnia?

Hi doc, I m 40 yrs old female of 4 kids . I have been taking sertraline for 3 month now . 2 months on 50mg and a month on 100 mg as I felt low motivated and crying with anixity and insomnia . Now I m better than first started but I m not yet happy as I used to be before this . Do I stick longer to the medication and see ,as I want to be my old self again enjoying all the things I do . Thanks a lot .
Fri, 1 Apr 2016
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Hi,
Sertaline is good medicine for anxiety depression.
Its action takes some time give its maximum relief from symptoms.
Continue with 100 mg still further, gradually you will feel better in anxiety, depression bouts.
This type of medicine should always to be taken under supervision of your psychiatrist.
Do not change the dose by yourself.
Remain in follow up with your treating doctor.
Ok and take care.











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Does Sertraline Help To Treat Anxiety And Insomnia?

Hi, Sertaline is good medicine for anxiety depression. Its action takes some time give its maximum relief from symptoms. Continue with 100 mg still further, gradually you will feel better in anxiety, depression bouts. This type of medicine should always to be taken under supervision of your psychiatrist. Do not change the dose by yourself. Remain in follow up with your treating doctor. Ok and take care.